| ZIP Code | 28663 |
| ZIP Code Name | Piney Creek |
| Primary County | Alleghany County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 677 |
| Area Code(s) | 336 / 743 |
| Current Time | EDT |
28663 is a United States ZIP Code located in Piney Creek North Carolina. Portions of 28663 are also in Piney Creek Township (Alleghany County) and Chestnut Hill Township and Prathers Creek Township and Grassy Creek Township (Ashe County). 28663 is entirely within Alleghany County. 28663 is within the Piedmont Triad Area.
28663 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in North Carolina based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 28663 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 28663 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 28663 is White. The current unemployment level in 28663 is 4.2%.
| Population | 677 |
| Population Growth Rate | -6.88% |
| Population Density | 36 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 252 |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $36,532 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $50,930 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2023) | 4.2% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 91.85% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 85.96% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 665 | 91.85% |
| Black | 2 | 0.28% |
| Hispanic | 57 | 7.87% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 90.53% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 16 | 9.47% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 43 | 11.85% |
| Bachelor Degree | 21 | 5.79% |
| High School Diploma | 123 | 33.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 14 | 3.86% |
| GED or Alternate | 8 | 2.2% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 76 | 20.94% |
| Associates Degree | 39 | 10.74% |
| Masters Degree | 17 | 4.68% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 2.75% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6 | 1.65% |
| Coordinates | 36.53931046,-81.30169678 |
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| Region | Piedmont Triad Area |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 19 Square Miles |
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